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The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) was launched in July 2009 by Maine Economic Improvement Fund (MEIF) and the University of Maine.

ARI is an interdisciplinary research unit that conducts world-class research, graduate education, and environmental outreach focused on the development of sustainable aquaculture in Maine and the USA. ARI combines the research strengths of the University of Maine with with those of its outstations (CCAR, DMC and Co-operative Extension).

10/28/2026

Yesterday we welcomed a group from South Korea’s seaweed sector to the Darling Marine Center. Adam St. Gelais led the group through ARI’s kelp work. A highlight was the seeding machine, the first Korean kelp seeding machine in the United States. Seeing it alongside the people who know that technology best made for a great conversation about what’s working, what we’re adapting, and where we might collaborate next. Thank you to everyone for making the long trip!

10/26/2026

We made the news! 📺 WABI TV5 stopped by Friday’s open house at the Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce and Innovation Center (SAWIC) in Orono.

SAWIC is a new home for land-based aquaculture research, education, and workforce training, where students will get hands-on experience figuring out how to farm fish like salmon more sustainably.

10/22/2026

A first look inside SAWIC 🐟 Last week, the UMaine Board of Visitors toured our new Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce and Innovation Center, where training, research, and industry will come together under one roof.

📸 Photos courtesy the University of Maine

08/21/2026

05/07/2026

The University of Maine is seeking an accomplished and motivated Assistant Extension Professor and Shellfish Aquaculture Specialist with expertise in applied marine science and aquaculture systems. This position is integral to advancing research, education, and outreach efforts that support the sustainability and growth of the shellfish aquaculture industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research, stakeholder engagement, and Extension programming, with the ability to develop collaborative partnerships that enhance the reach and impact of their work. This is a full-time, fiscal year and continuing contract eligible (tenure) faculty appointment, soft money funded position.

Complete Job Description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NLcULd-5dhg0dv-K2NJS2h_lQvAUJzeM/view

Apply Here: https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2639/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

Contact the Search Chair, Sarah Barker, [email protected], for all the details!

🗓️ Key Dates: Application Deadline: June 5th, 2026 at 4:30pm
Interview Timeline & Start Date: To be determined

04/13/2026

Ocean acidification is an increasing challenge for marine ecosystems, impacting shell-forming species like oysters and corals, and creating ripple effects for coastal economies that depend on them. Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and ARI are exploring a chemical-free approach that uses electricity to help rebalance seawater chemistry and mitigate these impacts. We're proud to be a partner in this work, supporting research that connects aquaculture innovation with real-world environmental challenges. As ocean conditions continue to shift, solutions like this highlight the role aquaculture research can play in advancing both environmental resilience and sustainable seafood production.

Watch here:

Marine life, like corals, oysters, and certain plankton, is harmed by increases in the acidity of seawater. Loss of shellfish can lead to water quality decli...

04/02/2026

The 2026 UMaine Blue Economy Career Summit is underway, bringing together students, employers, researchers, and industry leaders from across Maine’s marine and coastal sectors.

Conversations are focused on career pathways, workforce development, and innovation in the blue economy.

Students on campus today are encouraged to stop by Wells Conference Center to explore opportunities shaping Maine’s future.

Check out the agenda below or learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_DwBkcD.

Address

Univeristy Of Maine, Building 4, York Complex
Orono, ME
04469

Website

http://www.umaine.edu/aquaculture/

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